I Escaped from Devil's Island (1973)

In 1916, A group of prisoners plot their escape from the notorious fortress located in French Guiana.

Director:

William Witney

Writer:

Richard DeLong Adams (as Richard L. Adams)

Stars:

Jim Brown, Christopher George, Richard Ely

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Brown	...	Le Bras
Christopher George	...	Davert (as Chris George)
Richard Ely	...	Jo-Jo (as Rick Ely)
Richard Rust	...	Sgt. Zamorra
James Luisi	...	Dazzas
Bob Harris	...	The Barber (as Roland 'Bob' Harris)
Robert Phillips	...	Blassier
Jan Merlin	...	Rosenquist
Paul Richards	...	Maj. Marteau
Stephen Whittaker	...	Leper Count
Eduardo Rosas López	...	Sgt. Brescano
Jonathan Dodge	...	Lt. Duplis
Quintín Bulnes	...	Sgt. Grizzoni
Gabriella Rios	...	Indian Girl
Ana De Sade	...	Bedalia

Storyline

In 1916, A group of prisoners plot their escape from the notorious fortress located in French Guiana.

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Plot Keywords:

guiana | escape | arms tied overhead | bare chested male bondage | shot in the back | 

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Taglines:

HE'S THE DEVIL THEY NAMED THE ISLAND FOR! (original print ads and posters-all caps)

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Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

Final film of Paul Richards.

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Quotes

Sgt. Zamorra: I'm warning you. Prisoners can be shot for disobedience.

User Reviews

A rip off of Papillon

Great work of copying the idea of Papillon. Funny that they both were released in the same year, 1973!

Details

Country:

Mexico USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

September 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

Meuterei auf der Teufelsinsel

Filming Locations:

Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A., Corman Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1